XBOX CEO Asha Sharma joins task force addressing H-1B foreign worker issues
Microsoft’s Asha Sharma Appointed to Federal Reserve Task Force Amid Layoff Controversy The CEO of a well-known U.S. gaming company has been appointed to a high-level task force within the Federal Reserve, despite ongoing backlash against the company’s recent decision to lay off 1,600 workers while planning to bring in thousands of foreign visa employees. […]
Asha Sharma, CEO of Microsoft Xbox, Named to Advisory Position at the Federal Reserve Following Major Job Cuts
Microsoft’s Xbox CEO Joins Federal Reserve Task Force Asha Sharma, the CEO of Microsoft’s Xbox division, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve’s employment task force. This comes shortly after her announcement of significant layoffs within the gaming sector, raising eyebrows about the connections between Big Tech and government policy. Sharma took over as CEO […]
Microsoft approves many H-1B visas as Xbox lays off 1,600 workers
Boston Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s H-1B Visa Fees A federal judge in Boston has put a stop to the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, labeling it a fraudulent tax that lacked Congressional approval. This policy, implemented last year, dramatically raised fees from a previous $2,000 to $5,000, supposedly to prioritize U.S. citizens […]
Xbox plans to step back from progressive values, lay off thousands, and may still struggle to endure.
Xbox Faces Major Challenges Xbox is grappling with serious issues. Hardware sales have plummeted by 33%, while gaming revenue has dipped 7%. The turmoil led CEO Phil Spencer to suddenly retire, followed by the unexplained departure of his protégé Sarah Bond. Now, the new CEO, Asha Sharma, is tasked with making significant cuts. One of […]
End of the Line: Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs in Xbox Gaming Division
Microsoft to Cut 4,800 Jobs in Xbox Division Microsoft is planning to lay off around 4,800 employees in its Xbox gaming division as part of a strategy to revitalize a struggling business. Recently, a relatively inexperienced young executive from India was appointed to lead Xbox, adding a unique twist to the company’s direction. In a […]
Microsoft reduces workforce by almost 5,000 employees, primarily at Xbox: ‘Our business is not performing well’
Microsoft is planning to lay off 4,800 employees, primarily affecting its Xbox division, as it adjusts to shifts in the technology landscape driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. This decision follows the company’s substantial investments in AI after a long focus on gaming. Amy Coleman, Microsoft’s chief human resources officer, noted in a memo that […]
The rise of AI is driving up prices for Apple and Xbox.
Apple Increases Prices Amid Rising Component Costs On Thursday, Apple hiked prices across nearly all its products, including every Mac, iPad, HomePod, and Apple TV, as well as the Vision Pro. To cushion the impact on buyers, this global price rise will hit stores without a special hardware update introducing faster chips. Following the announcement, […]
Jeffrey Epstein was prohibited from Xbox Live due to harassment of other players
Microsoft Bans Jeffrey Epstein from Xbox Live Regardless of the nature of Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein’s association, it’s clear that Microsoft had grounds to prohibit the controversial financier and convicted sex offender from its gaming service. Epstein, who was convicted of sexual abuse in 2008, had a history that likely raised red flags. Even […]
New files show Jeffrey Epstein was prohibited from Xbox Live because of Microsoft’s policy on sex offenders.
In 2013, Jeffrey Epstein’s Xbox LIVE account was banned after he was listed as a sex offender, according to emails from a recent document release concerning the late financier. Microsoft terminated Epstein’s gaming profile as part of an agreement with the New York State Attorney General’s Office aimed at removing registered sex offenders from gaming […]
Microsoft and Meta introduce a special Quest 3S Xbox version for cloud gaming.
Microsoft and Meta Collaborate on Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition In an interesting twist, Microsoft and Meta have joined forces to create a limited edition Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition. This comes amidst a heated competition in the gaming world, especially with the recent launches of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Sony’s PlayStation events drawing […]